Garden Fresh Salsa (Vegan, Gluten Free)

This Garden Fresh Salsa can be prepared in the food processor in under 10 minutes. Fresh tomatoes combined with diced canned tomatoes are the perfect combo for a flavorful fresh salsa. Great served as an appetizer with chips or topped on tacos, burritos and so much more. Vegan, Gluten Free, Easy.

So when it comes to an easy tasty appetizer that most everyone loves…..

Then I have to admit that salsa is one of my favorites hands down.

And nothing you’ll find at the store will ever top the flavor of the homemade stuff…

Trust me on this one. 😉

Plus I find by using fresh ripe tomatoes along with the canned is the key to making it the absolute best tasting salsa.

What you need to make this Fresh Salsa:

Fresh ripe tomatoes

Canned diced tomatoes

Red onion

Garlic

Cilantro

Jalapeno

Lime juice

Red wine vinegar

Hot sauce- optional

Can I use all fresh tomatoes in this salsa?

Yes you certainly can… just add an extra tomato.

I’ve made it both ways but the canned tomatoes just add more of an intense tomato flavor.

And they also give it the brighter red color you’re probably used to seeing with the ready made salsa you buy in the store.

For a fresher version you may want to go with a Pico de gallo which is generally chunkier than most salsa and made using all fresh tomatoes.

How long does Homemade Salsa last?

Properly stored in the fridge your homemade salsa should last up to a week.

Just be sure to keep it in an airtight covered container in the fridge for optimal freshness.